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Feastday: October 16
1174 - 1243

Duchess and widow, the patroness of Silesia, a region of eastern Europe. Also called Jadwiga in some lists, she died in a Cistercain convent, having taken vows. Hedwig was born in Andechs, Bavaria, Germany, the daughter of the Duke of Croatia and Dalmatia. She was the aunt of St. Elizabeth of Hungary. At the age of twelve, Hedwig was marrie to Duke Henry of Silesia, the head of the Polish Royal family. She bore him seven children, and they had a happy marriage. Henry founded a Cistercain convent at Trebnitz, as well as hospitals and monasteries. Henry died in 1238 and Hedwig became a Cistercain at Trebnitz. She had to leave her prayers to make peace among her offspring, and she buried a child who was killed fighting against the Mongols. She died in the convent on October 15.Many miracles were reported after her death, and she was canonized in 1266.

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Carrie
1 month ago
St.Hedwig, With only most compassion off, and only dearest off, please do only ensure, most only dignified off highest off deep healing, at the very most highest off level. Please only ensure the very most off healing at all levels. I know and inspire to st.Wedwig, at the highest off level. Many thanks, for this aspired saint, that has touched me at such a deep level. With greatest off deep sincerity
Shannon
2 months ago
I was 13 yrs old and learned from one of the sermons given by Fr.Chezlow of Poland the life of St.Hedwig and I was so proud and happy to bear such a name. May the good Lord bless those who bore the name Hedwig to folow the life that Hedwig went through...Amen
katie
3 months ago
I am getting confirmed and this is my saint because her name id Hedwig I
Francis N. Allen
7 months ago
It is always a pleasure to read about Saint Hedwig. I became interested in St. Hedwig during my research in the enigmatic glasses which bear her name. Her life became an inspiration.
JOHN MICHALSKI
1 year ago
YESTERDAY VISITED ST HEDWIG CHURCH IN DETROIT AND WAS THRILLED TO SEE THE CHURCH THAT I HAD BEEN BAPTISED IN APR. 1939. TRULY A BEAUTIFUL CHURCH HONORING ST HEDWIG. YOUR ARTICLE BROUGHT ME TO A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF HER LIFE AND OF MY POLISH HERITAGE. THANK YOU.
CRAIG
1 year ago
NICE SYNOPSIS - SERVES AS A PLEASANT REMINDER TO MARRIED LAY PEOPLE THAT MOTHERS AND FATHERS SHOULD LEAD A HOLY LIFE AND CAN BE AMONG THOSE CANONIZED.

- MY DAUGHTER ( HER MIDDLE NAME IS ELIZABETH) LIVES AROUND THE CORNER FROM ST ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY PARISH IN UPPER EAST SIDE - YOU NEVER HOW GOD WILL CONNECT YOU WITH OTHER PEOPLE, PLACES OR THINGS, INCLUDING THIS WEBSITE. I BELIEVE IT IS HIS GRACE AT WORK.
Grace
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure this where J.K Rowling got the idea for the name Hedwig.
P.S Don't hold me to it
Ginny
2 years ago
Um.... Harry Potter much?
Hedwig
2 years ago
What more do I have to say save for the fact that I am so so proud to bear the name of such a wonderful saint. May the ALmighty grant be the grace to live a life after that of my patron saint. Amen
Patsy
2 years ago
I found this article to be very interesting. I don't know a whole lot about St. Hedwig.
I've heard of Jadwiga but never connected it with Hedwig nor did I know she was the Aunt of St. Elizabeth of Hungary.
St. Hedwig and Duke Henry did much in history and to promote their love of God.
Thanks!
Margot
2 years ago
Does anyone know a Saint that is known for say Dance/Drama/music...etc. My daughter is making her first Comfirmationa and needs a Saint and those are her interests...Please help me out and thanks a bunch...
Latisha
3 years ago
Well, this didn't really help me at all. I am doing a saint project for school, and i thought maybe i could find some good information. But...of course not.

Thank you anyway for writing two sentences about saint Hedwig...

-Latisha
cqualls
4 years ago
Surely you mean "Cistercian;" if not, please explain "Cistercain"

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